Viburnum Glyptocera Moth
Common NameViburnum Glyptocera Moth
Scientific NameGlyptocera viburnella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host Viburnum plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada)
Host PlantsViburnum lentago, Viburnum dentatum, Viburnum acerifolium
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of Viburnum species, often tying or webbing leaves together. They typically overwinter as pupae or mature larvae.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy dark lines and a reddish-brown patch on the forewings, combined with its small size and association with Viburnum host plants. The prominent 'snout' formed by the labial palps is a key family characteristic.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, often featuring a reddish-brown patch near the base and distinct wavy dark transverse lines. Its prominent labial palps are characteristic of snout moths.
